Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/12GB) vs Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)

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Side by side comparison between Asus ROG Phone 3 vs Huawei Mate 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/12/2020 9:44 PM, updated: 10/16/2021 10:03 AM

Compare Huawei Mate 8 X Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/12GB) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

24mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00) Compare Asus ROG Phone 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/12GB)

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23 Advantages Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/12GB)	vs	9 Advantages Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
+3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+512GB (479GB available)21 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+391 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	367 PPI
+6.59"10% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/1.72" inches63% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.8" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP198% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps16 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+6000 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
240 grams (8.4 ounces)	vs	+185 grams (6.48 ounces)30% Lighter
9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)25% Thinner
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

21 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/12GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	ROG Phone 3 (512GB/12GB)	Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
Other model names	Asus ROG Phone 3 ZS661KS, ZS661KSF (12GB RAM)	Huawei Ascend Mate8, Huawei Mate 8 电信定制 3GB RAM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China
Brand	Asus	Huawei
Release date	7/22/2020	12/1/2015
Depth	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	78 x 171 millimeters (3.07 x 6.73 in)	80.6 x 157.1 millimeters (3.17 x 6.19 in)
Weight	240 grams (8.4 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/12GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.59" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~78.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	391 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	144Hz	feature not registered
Display features	650nits[typ] HDR10+	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/12GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
System version	Android 10	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/12GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 950 (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)	ARM Mali-T880 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/12GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	512GB (479GB available) UFS 3.1	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/12GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/150 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) B version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,26) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	A version: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79) B version: SA/NSA (41, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/12GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.4125°11mm 5MP macro f/2.0	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/12GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/12GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/12GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/12GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/12GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging 10W Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3/4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	feature not registered	528 hours (22 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/12GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black glare • ROG UI (Republic Of Gamers) • Always-On display • DTS:X stereo speakers (2 amplifiers) • 24-bit/192kHz audio • AeroActive Cooler 3	• Colors: Gold, Silver, Gray, Brown • USB OTG On-The-Go • Emotion 4.0 UI • Metallic body • Sony sensor camera • Fingerprint sensor • Fast battery charging: 37% in 30min • nanoSim2 or microSD (shared slot)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/12GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.74W/kg (head), 1.5W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/12GB) vs Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)

Side by side comparison between Asus ROG Phone 3 vs Huawei Mate 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/12GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate